History & heritage
Hamptonne Country Life Museum
Explore the different houses which make up Hamptonne, find out more about Jersey's history of cider making in the cider barn and wander through the cider apple orchard and meet the Hamptonne calves, chickens, sheep and piglets in the traditional farmstead and meadow.
- Seasonal opening
- Free for children
Price: £6.70 - £10.30
More Information
Hamptonne Country Life Museum gives the visitor a unique insight into the rural life carried on in Jersey for centuries. Dating back to the 15th century the house and farm are perfect for discovering the rural history of Jersey. Visit the Cider House or pressoir with its granite apple crusher and press and the Cider Apple Orchard, which consists of apple trees chosen for their sweet, bitter and sharp flavours to provide a good balance for cider making. Also on site is an apple themed playground and an area for picnics. Children under six go free.
We are open:
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Monday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Tuesday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Friday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Sunday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Family friendly
- Hearing loop
- Accessible parking or drop-off point
- Accessible toilets
- Hearing loop
- Level access to main entrance
- Partial wheelchair access
- Partially suitable for visitors with limited mobility
Location
Hamptonne Country Life Museum
La rue de la Patente
Jersey
St. Lawrence
JE3 1HS
Offers and events

A Traditional Christmas – Loving Your History
Experience an old-fashioned Christmas at Hamptonne Country Life Museum. Dating back to the 15th century, the house and farm are perfect for discovering Christmas traditions of days gone by.
Dec 17 2022 ‐ Dec 18 2022

Ghostly Tales at Hamptonne
Gather around the fire in Hamptonne House to listen to spine-tingling tales from days of old. Are they myth or legend? That's for you to decide!
Oct 29 2022 ‐ Oct 30 2022

Tree Dressing Day
Join Jersey Heritage in the orchard at Hamptonne for an evening winter warmer of an event to celebrate our leafy friends, whose presence alone is enough to reduce stress and improve our sense of wellbeing.
Dec 04 2022

Jersey Heritage – Summer of Fun
Join Jersey Heritage throughout the summer holidays for creative, inspiring activities at our castles and museums.
Jul 25 2022 ‐ Aug 26 2022

La Faîs’sie d’Cidre
La Faîs’sie d’Cidre, Jersey's annual cider festival, brings together communities, volunteers and apple and cider experts to create a unique Jersey experience in the beautiful surroundings of Hamptonne.
Oct 15 2022 ‐ Oct 16 2022